Child protection policy

Tes Institute acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring 51ºÚÁÏ practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and DfE requirements.

LAST UPDATED 13 SEPTEMBER 2024

Tes Institute’s Safeguarding Policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. Tes Institute will promote and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people by ensuring:

  • everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of 51ºÚÁÏ 
  • every trainee studies the online Safeguarding, Child Protection in Education, Child Mental Health and E-safety blended learning sessions
  • trainees attend all in-school 51ºÚÁÏ training
  • we work with school partners to prevent the employment/deployment of unsuitable individuals 
  • robust 51ºÚÁÏ arrangements and procedures are in operation. 

Tes Institute’s Safeguarding Policy will be reviewed as a minimum annually or more frequently when there are changes in legislation and/or government guidance.

Click here to view our Safeguarding Policy.

Reviewed June 2024. Fiona Longmore, Director for Governance & Regulation, Tes Institute